Bimanual palpation technique is carried out for____________________?

Correct answer: A. Submandibular gland

  • A. Submandibular gland
  • B. Sublingual gland
  • C. Ranula
  • D. Cervical lymph nodes when they are enlarged due to inflammation

Explanation

The submandibular gland lies partly around the posterior border of the mylohyoid muscle, so it is best examined between one finger inside the mouth and the other hand externally. This is the classic bimanual palpation technique for that gland.

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